Storable electromagnetic lock and intelligent selling cabinet

By designing a storage electromagnetic lock, the structure is simplified, the number of parts is reduced, and the lock body is intelligently locked and unlocked, the problems of complex and high cost of traditional electromagnetic lock structure are solved, and the reliability and user experience of smart sales cabinets are improved.

CN119933454APending Publication Date: 2025-05-06AUCMA +1
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Application Number
CN202510167668.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-17
Publication Date
2025-05-06

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Technical Problem

The traditional electromagnetic lock has a complex structure and high cost, which affects the reliability of door locks and the use scenarios of smart sales cabinets.

Method used

A storage electromagnetic lock is designed, which simplifies the structure and reduces the number of parts. The matching mechanism of sliders and limit balls is adopted, combined with electromagnetic conversion part and springs, locking and unlocking of the lock body, and the lock body is stored inside the door body when not needed.

Benefits of technology

Without changing the structure of the smart sales cabinet, the cost and complexity of the electromagnetic lock is reduced, the reliability and stability of the door lock is improved, and the usage scenarios are increased, which improves the user experience.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a storable electromagnetic lock and an intelligent selling cabinet. The storable electromagnetic lock comprises a first lock body, a second lock body and a lock body storage cavity, and a lock cylinder with a clamping groove is arranged in the first lock body; the second lock body comprises a lock body inner cavity and a limiting plate, the end, close to the first lock body, of the lock body inner cavity is conical, an electromagnetic conversion part, a first spring, a sliding block and a limiting ball are arranged in the lock body inner cavity, the limiting ball is located on one side of the conical end of the lock body inner cavity and matched with a clamping groove of the lock cylinder to achieve locking of the lock body, and the electromagnetic conversion part is located on one side, away from the conical end, of the lock body inner cavity. The first spring is connected with the sliding block, the sliding block abuts against the limiting ball, and the sliding block and the limiting ball are both made of metal materials. A second spring and a moving buckle are arranged at the end, away from the second lock body, of the lock body containing cavity, and the moving buckle is matched with a limiting clamping groove in the limiting plate. According to the invention, the cost is reduced, and the reliability and stability of the door lock are ensured; the electromagnetic lock structure can be stored and hidden in the door body, the use scene is increased, and the user experience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent vending cabinets, and in particular to a retractable electromagnetic lock and an intelligent vending cabinet. Background Art

[0002] Smart vending cabinets are an emerging product. At present, the cabinet door locks of smart vending cabinets mainly include the following types: electronic locks, intelligent identification systems, NFC terminal unlocking and traditional electromagnetic door locks, among which electromagnetic door locks stand out among many locking structures due to their outstanding advantages such as strong suction, low energy consumption, strong stability, and ease of use. However, at the same time, the traditional electromagnetic lock structure has the disadvantages of more structural parts, complex production and high cost, which also affects the reliability of the door lock. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to overcome the above problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a retractable electromagnetic lock and a smart vending cabinet.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: a retractable electromagnetic lock, comprising a lock body 1, a lock body 2, and a lock body receiving cavity, wherein a lock core with a card slot is arranged inside the lock body 1, and the lock body 2 can slide along the inner wall of the lock body receiving cavity; The lock body 2 comprises a lock body cavity with an opening close to the lock body 1 and a limiting plate away from the lock body 1. The end of the lock body cavity close to the lock body 1 is conical. An electromagnetic conversion part, a first spring, a slider, and a limiting ball are arranged in the lock body cavity. The limiting ball is located at one side of the conical end of the lock body cavity. The limiting ball cooperates with the card slot of the lock core to realize the locking of the lock body. The electromagnetic conversion part is located at one side of the lock body cavity away from the conical end. The first spring is connected to the slider, and the slider abuts against the limiting ball. The slider and the limiting ball are both made of metal materials. The lock body receiving cavity is provided with a second spring and a motion buckle at one end away from the lock body, and the motion buckle is adapted to the limiting slot on the limiting plate.

[0005] In the above-mentioned retractable electromagnetic lock, a sliding block is arranged on the outer wall of the inner cavity of the lock body, and a sliding rail is arranged inside the lock body receiving cavity.

[0006] In the above-mentioned retractable electromagnetic lock, the limiting slot is provided with a first positioning point on the side close to the inner cavity of the lock body, and a second positioning point on the side away from the inner cavity of the lock body, and the first positioning point and the second positioning point are connected by a transition slot.

[0007] In the above-mentioned retractable electromagnetic lock, the first positioning point and the second positioning point are located on the center line of the limiting plate, and the transition slot is symmetrical with respect to the center line of the limiting plate.

[0008] In the above-mentioned retractable electromagnetic lock, in the normal state, the moving buckle is located in the second positioning point, and the second spring is against one side of the limit plate; in the retracted state, the moving buckle is located in the first positioning point, and the second spring is compressed.

[0009] In the above-mentioned retractable electromagnetic lock, one end of the motion buckle is rotatably connected to the top of the lock body storage cavity, and the other end is located in the limiting slot and can slide along the limiting slot.

[0010] A smart vending cabinet is equipped with a retractable electromagnetic lock as described above, wherein the lock body 1 is pre-buried in the door body of the smart vending cabinet, and the lock body 2 and the lock body storage cavity are pre-buried in the box body.

[0011] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that, without changing the existing smart vending cabinet structure, the present invention simplifies the structure of the electromagnetic lock, reduces the number of parts, reduces costs, and ensures the reliability and stability of the door lock; when the smart vending cabinet is not needed for sales, the electromagnetic lock structure can be stored and hidden inside the door body, which increases the usage scenarios and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the locked state of the electromagnetic lock of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the unlocked state of the electromagnetic lock of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the electromagnetic lock of the present invention in the storage state.

[0013] Among them, 1. lock core, 2. lock body one, 3. lock body two, 4. slider, 5. positioning point one, 6. positioning point two, 7. limiting ball, 8. slider, 9. first spring, 10. electromagnetic conversion part, 11. limiting plate, 12. transition slot, 13. lock body storage cavity, 14. motion buckle, 15. second spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment discloses a retractable electromagnetic lock, including a lock body 1 2, a lock body 2 3, and a lock body storage cavity 13, wherein the lock body 1 is provided with a runway circular lock core 1 with a slot, a slider 4 is provided on the outer wall of the lock body inner cavity, a slide rail is provided inside the lock body storage cavity, and the lock body 2 3 can slide along the inner wall of the lock body storage cavity.

[0016] The lock body 2 includes a lock body cavity with an opening close to the lock body 1 and a limiting plate 11 away from the lock body 1. The end of the lock body cavity close to the lock body 1 is conical. The lock body cavity is provided with an electromagnetic conversion part 10, a first spring 9, a slider 8, and a limiting ball 7. The limiting ball 7 is located on one side of the conical end of the lock body cavity. The limiting ball 7 cooperates with the slot of the lock core 1 to achieve lock body locking. The electromagnetic conversion part 10 is located on the side of the lock body cavity away from the conical end. The first spring 9 is connected to the slider 8, and the slider 8 rests on the limiting ball 7. The slider and the limiting ball are both made of metal materials. When the door lock is started, the lock core of the lock body 1 is inserted into the lock body cavity of the lock body 2, and the lock core passes through the gap between the limiting balls.

[0017] The electromagnetic conversion part is composed of an iron core and a coil. When the code is scanned and the power is turned on, the iron core will become a magnet, attracting the slider and the limit ball compression spring to move closer to the electromagnetic conversion part.

[0018] The lock body receiving cavity is provided with a second spring 15 and a motion buckle 14 at one end away from the lock body, and the motion buckle 14 is adapted to the limiting groove on the limiting plate 11 .

[0019] In this embodiment, the limiting slot is provided with a positioning point 1 5 on the side close to the inner cavity of the lock body, and a positioning point 2 6 on the side away from the inner cavity of the lock body, and the positioning point 1 5 and the positioning point 2 6 are connected by a transition slot 12. The positioning point 1 5 and the positioning point 2 6 are located on the center line of the limiting plate, and the transition slot is symmetrical with respect to the center line of the limiting plate.

[0020] The transition slot smoothly connects the first positioning point 5 and the second positioning point 6. The transition slot may be in a fold line shape, an arc shape or other shapes. In the present embodiment, the transition slot 12 is in a fold line shape.

[0021] In the normal state, the motion buckle is located in the second positioning point, and the second spring is against one side of the limit plate; in the storage state, the motion buckle is located in the first positioning point, and the second spring is compressed.

[0022] One end of the motion buckle is rotatably connected to the top of the lock body storage cavity, and the other end is located in the limiting slot and can slide along the limiting slot.

[0023] This embodiment also discloses a smart vending cabinet, which is equipped with the above-mentioned retractable electromagnetic lock, wherein the lock body 1 is pre-buried in the door body of the smart vending cabinet, and the lock body 2 and the lock body storage cavity are pre-buried in the box body.

[0024] In the use scenario of the smart vending cabinet, when in the locked state, the electromagnetic lock state is as follows Figure 2As shown, the lock core slot in lock body one and the limiting ball in lock body two constrain each other, and lock body one is locked; the customer scans the code and completes the power-on. The electromagnetic conversion part in lock body two generates magnetism after power-on, attracting the slider in lock body two to move to the electromagnetic conversion part, generating pressure on the first spring in lock body two. The first spring is compressed, and the internal limiting ball moves toward the lock body cavity of lock body two, releasing the lock core of lock body one, completing the unlocking action, and lock body one can be safely pulled out. The unlocked state is as shown in FIG. Figure 3 shown.

[0025] After completing the unlocking action, the customer selects the required product and then closes the door. The electromagnetic conversion part is powered off and loses its magnetism. The slider in the lock body 2 moves away from the electromagnetic conversion part under the action of the first spring. The first spring returns to its original position and pushes the limit ball to move toward the closing part of the conical inner cavity. At this time, the door closing action is that the lock core of the lock body 1 is inserted into the gap of the lock body 2, and the slot of the lock core and the limit ball continue to restrict each other to complete the locking action.

[0026] When smart vending is not needed, the door of the vending cabinet does not need to be locked, and the electromagnetic lock can be stored. Figure 4 As shown, the lock body 2 is placed as a whole in the lock body storage cavity. By pressing the lock body 2, an extrusion force is generated on the second spring, and the motion buckle moves from the positioning point 2 along the transition slot to the positioning point 1. The motion buckle cooperates with the positioning point 1 on the limit plate to limit the lock body 2 and complete the storage. At this time, the lock core of the lock body 1 is separated from the inside of the lock body 2, and the locking action fails. The normal door opening and closing action can be performed. When the smart locking function needs to be used again, the lock body 2 is pressed inward again. At this time, the motion buckle moves out from the positioning point 1, along the transition slot, and under the push of the second spring, the motion buckle enters the positioning point 2, and the lock body 2 pops out, and the smart locking can be achieved.

[0027] The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention within the essence and protection scope of the present invention, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions shall also be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A retractable electromagnetic lock, characterized in that: It comprises a lock body 1, a lock body 2 and a lock body receiving cavity, wherein a lock core with a card slot is arranged inside the lock body 1, and the lock body 2 can slide along the inner wall of the lock body receiving cavity; The lock body 2 comprises a lock body cavity with an opening close to the lock body 1 and a limiting plate away from the lock body 1. The end of the lock body cavity close to the lock body 1 is conical. An electromagnetic conversion part, a first spring, a slider, and a limiting ball are arranged in the lock body cavity. The limiting ball is located at one side of the conical end of the lock body cavity. The limiting ball cooperates with the card slot of the lock core to realize the locking of the lock body. The electromagnetic conversion part is located at one side of the lock body cavity away from the conical end. The first spring is connected to the slider, and the slider abuts against the limiting ball. The slider and the limiting ball are both made of metal materials. The lock body receiving cavity is provided with a second spring and a motion buckle at one end away from the lock body, and the motion buckle is adapted to the limiting slot on the limiting plate.

2. A retractable electromagnetic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding block is arranged on the outer wall of the inner cavity of the lock body, and a sliding rail is arranged inside the lock body receiving cavity.

3. The retractable electromagnetic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting slot is provided with a first positioning point on the side close to the inner cavity of the lock body, and a second positioning point on the side away from the inner cavity of the lock body. The first positioning point and the second positioning point are connected by a transition slot.

4. A retractable electromagnetic lock according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first and second positioning points are located on the center line of the limiting plate, and the transition slot is symmetrical relative to the center line of the limiting plate.

5. The retractable electromagnetic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the normal state, the motion buckle is located in the second positioning point, and the second spring is against one side of the limit plate; in the storage state, the motion buckle is located in the first positioning point, and the second spring is compressed.

6. The retractable electromagnetic lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the motion buckle is rotatably connected to the top of the lock body storage cavity, and the other end is located in the limiting slot and can slide along the limiting slot.

7. A smart vending cabinet, characterized in that: A retractable electromagnetic lock as described in any one of Figures 1-6 is installed, the lock body 1 is pre-buried in the door body of the smart vending cabinet, and the lock body 2 and the lock body storage cavity are pre-buried in the box body.